The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has directed his management team to renew their dedication to enhancing port efficiency in order to sustain Nigeria’s strong export performance recorded so far in 2025.
Addressing participants at the recently concluded NPA Management Retreat in Onne, Rivers State, Dantsoho commended the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) for its impressive work, reflected in the rise of export volumes through Nigerian ports. He, however, cautioned against complacency and called for a stronger culture of continuous improvement in port operations and service delivery.
“We are proud of the excellent work being undertaken by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, as evident in the increased export numbers passing through our platforms. But we cannot rest on our laurels. We must commit to a continuous improvement paradigm of port operations and service delivery that places high premium on sustainability,” he stated.
The NPA boss explained that global benchmarks for progress were being driven by sustainability principles, noting that the Authority had a responsibility to ensure Nigeria keeps pace. “Minimising environmental impact through eco-friendly practices, advancing social responsibility, and ensuring long-term economic viability are the drivers of global progress, and we cannot afford to be left behind. We owe posterity a duty to infuse sustainability paradigms into the way we do things,” Dantsoho stressed.
The retreat, themed “Repositioning the Nigerian Ports System for Sustainability”, centred on reviewing and optimising operational processes to boost service delivery. As part of the engagement, the management team embarked on a Business Process Re-engineering exercise aimed at identifying bottlenecks, eliminating inefficiencies, and building a more customer-focused service model.
